no meds at all healthy 69 yr man goes for echo, anxiety level high and used to having multiple cups of coffee every morning who has fasted since last nite is now fasting comes out with a 15% out of 50 ejection fraction is it possible to be wrong reading? was so nervous b/c he was late he had to sit outside and calm down
Q: if a very active 69 yr old man drinks 6 cups of coffee every morning and fasts for echo
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7/30/10 5:59pm
Hi Susan,
There is always the possibility of an error with any test. I recommend discussing your concerns with his physician. Here is a post with information on ejection fractions:
What is the normal range for ejection fraction?
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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